Explore the best places
Museu Paroquial de Moncaparracho
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Rua de Santo Cristo
8700, Olhão
Space where you may see local archaeological and anthropological pieces. A collection of the religious imaginary from the XVI and XVII centuries stands out.
Praia dos Cavacos
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Moncarapacho
8700-128, Moncarapacho
A small river beach, at Ria Formosa (Formosa Brook), in a fishing village. Excellent for water sports.
Ponte Velha de Quelfes
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Quelfes
8700, Olhão
Roman Bridge with a rampant roadway settled on an arc of great circle. It reconstructed several times.
Praia da Ilha da Fuseta / Praia da Fuseta-Mar
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Ilha da Fuseta
8700-038, Olhão
A very beautiful beach, located in the Natural Park of the Ria Formosa, with good quality water that is very rich in iodine. It can be acceded by boat at a price of 1.60 € but one must take heed in some windy days when the waves may be over two metres tall. Varied restaurants, with a special note to fine shellfish.
Marginal da Fuseta
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Avenida Professor Doutor César Oliveira
8700-038, Olhão
Large space, modern and comfortable, with some garden-seats and green areas. Ideal for walking and resting.
Praia da Ilha da Armona - Sul
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Praia da Ilha da Armona
8700-282, Olhão
A truly beautiful wide stretch of sand that can be acceded only by boat, from Olhão. Quite attended by divers, it has white sands and crystal clear waters. There are quality restaurants that serve a wide variety of shellfish.
Praia da Fuseta-Ria / Praia dos Tesos
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Fuseta
8700-038, Olhão
A small river beach located by the small town of Fuseta. Despite its dimensions and the fact that the water quality could be better, it becomes crowded with tourists in the summer. Nearby there are several restaurants that serve mostly shellfish dishes.
Centro Histórico de Elvas
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Elvas
7350, Elvas
Fica no Alentejo, a escassos quilómetros da fronteira com Espanha, uma das mais belas cidades portuguesas e a maior cidade fortificada da Europa. Protagonista de decisivas batalhas durante o período de restauração da independência, em meados do século XVII, o Centro Histórico de Elvas encontra-se delimitado por fortificações abaluartadas, em formato de estrela, num conjunto de irresistível encanto distinguido pela UNESCO como Património Mundial.
Muralhas da Praça de Almeida
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EN340
6350, Almeida
The Praça-Forte de Almeida, built during the 17th century, is the main ex-libris of the walled town. From an aerial view, it is possible to accurately identify a huge 12-pointed star surrounding its well-preserved walls, a National Monument since 1910. In Praça-Forte, several historical battles took place, given its proximity to the Spanish border, and here takes place recreations that usually attract a lot of public. The largest recreates the famous explosion of 1810, during the French invasions. Take a good look at the Double Doors of Santo António and São Francisco.
Marvão
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Marvão
7330, Marvão
This small group of houses is located by the Marvão mountain. Located inside 17th century walls, it stands out for its unity and homogeneity. Located near Spain, this border fortress that exists since the 12th century had its first charter in the 13th century. A special note to the castle, a National Monument, the Convent of Our Lady of Estrela (Star), the pillory and several churches. A nice area for mountaineering.